When the word ‘addict’ is mentioned people often revert to a stereotypical picture of a dishevelled heroin addict sleeping on a park bench. Nothing could be futher from the truth – people from all walks of life get addicted to chemicals. A great many people are addicted to pills that they obtain on prescription. Many […]
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Why is OxyContin so Addictive?
Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic medication that was first developed in 1916 in Germany, as one of several new semi-synthetic opioids with several benefits over the older traditional opiates. It is very popular in the prescription pain killer market partly because of its longer release time. OxyContin is effective in releasing its active ingredient, oxycodone […]
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Percocet Addiction
Percocet is a combination of two painkillers and is in the class of drugs known as narcotic analgesics. It contains a mixture of oxycodone and acetaminophen (paracetemol) and is an effective pain killer for moderate to severe pain. Because it contains oxycodone it is considered an opiate. Percocet can be abused and is scheduled to […]
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Hydrocone Addiction
Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from two of the naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active pain killer and cough suppressant. It is commonly available in tablet, capsule and syrup form and is often synthesized with other analgesic compounds like acetaminophen (paracetemol) or ibuprofen. Hydrocone is known to be habit […]
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History of Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid that was first created in Germany in the 1920’s. It was hoped that by bonding hydrogen to codeine molecules the resulting medication would be less toxic and easier to digest. At this time there was a growing addiction problem in the United States as thousands of people were developing addictions […]
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Prescription Drug Addiction
Prescription drug addiction is an increasing problem. The non-medical use of prescription drugs has increased dramatically with frightening results in individual’s lives and statistics to prove it. The people caught up in prescription addiction come from all subcultures and age groups and they can easily hide their addiction in what looks like reasonable pill popping. […]
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Semi-Synthetic
Semi-synthetic substances, central in fields like pharmacology, materials science and biotechnology, represent a unique blend of natural and synthetic elements. These substances start as natural compounds and undergo chemical alterations to enhance their properties or diminish side effects. In pharmacology, this process is fundamental for developing drugs with targeted therapeutic effects. Key examples include semi-synthetic […]
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Is My Partner Abusing Drugs?
If I were to ask a few people to describe someone that abuses drugs, I’ll probably get answers such as “people that live on the street” or “someone that’s poor and lives in a disadvantaged area”. These are common stereotypes on what many of us believe is the typical drug abuser. But what if I […]
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How to Control Your Own Addiction Recovery
Completing a drug rehabilitation program or alcoholism treatment is no easy task and if you have achieved this feat, congratulations! However, don’t start the celebrations just yet. The fact that you have completed a stint inside rehab does not mean that you are now fully recovered. The addiction recovery process is a long one and […]
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